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The right forward quadrant of a landfalling tropical cyclone in the northern hemisphere typically experiences

  • A.the largest surge, as the wind blows onshore most strongly
  • B.the smallest surge, since the wind there blows steadily offshore
  • C.no surge at all, since the pressure is highest there
  • D.a surge identical to that in every other quadrant

Answer: A

The forward motion of the storm adds to the rotational wind on that side. Identifying the quadrant is central to forecasting which stretch of coast will be worst affected. Track and quadrant together locate the worst surge.

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